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OtterEffect
04-13-2016, 10:49 PM
Hey guys,

Giving this a pretty massive bump - I think that I had it priced way too high. While the car has some great additions to it, its history and salvage title have been causing concern amongst prospective buyers. The longer I have this car, the more I don't want to sell it, which means it really has to go :crying Tessa is now priced at $10,500 - but please make any offer!

Most of you probably don't remember me, as I haven't been all that active lately. For that, I really am sorry. I have been extremely busy and in the middle of a full time Job, a business, and some other projects. Anyways, the time has come for me to part with a car that has seen me through some major changes in life, and I would love to pass it on to another member of the community so it will continue to be cared for and enjoyed.

I think that most of you will recognize this car, but if not - here is a refresher : Darios OB ZHP Revival (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?10654-Dario-s-OB-ZHP-Revival)

VIN: KM03692
Year: 2003
Make: BMW
Model: 330i ZHP
Price: $10,500
Mileage: 94,700
Transmission type: 6MT w/ BMW Perf SSK
Body Type: Sedan
Color: Orient Blue
Title status: Salvage (LCM Fire - No accident)

While I never made a build thread, I have listed below the majority of stuff I've done to this car during my ownership... and I've done a lot!

Mods done by Dario:
- Apex ARC-8 18x8.5 F and 18x9 et 42 R wheels
- CDV Delete (Clutch delay valve) (5/26/14 @ 77,803K)
- M3 transmission and engine mounts (5/26/14 @ 77,803K)
- DME Update (6/7/14 @ 78,050K)
- BMW Performance short shift kit (?)

Misc: (12/21/13 @ 72,800K)
- Vanos Rebuild
- Oil Filler Housing Gasket
- Mechanical tensioner pulley
- Valve Cover Gasket
- NGK Spark plugs
- Power steering reservoir
- Bosch pre-kat O2 Sensors (6/10/14 @ 78,072K)

Mods/stuff done by me:

Brake Upgrade: (8/25/15 @ 89,833K)
- OEM BMW Performance Rotors (F & R)
- ECS Tuning Stainless Steel Brake Lines (F & R)
- New front caliper guides and seals
- Hawk HPS 5.0 Pads (F & R)

Suspension Upgrade: (9/15/15 @ 90,075K)
- Koni Yellow (F & R) Struts
- OEM ZHP Springs (R)
- Rear shock mount reinforcement plates
- Front 'bumpy road' strut reinforcement plates
- Polyurethane front control arm bushings
- OEM subframe bushings
- Polyurethane rear differential bushing
- Turner Motorsport rear subframe reinforcement kit
- Hotchkiss (F&R) swaybars
- OEM Driveshaft flex disc 'guibo'
- Trailing arm limiters

Cooling system refresh: (1/18/15 @ 83,878K)
- Auxiliary fan switch
- Expansion tank
- Lower radiator hose
- Upper radiator hose
- Thermostat with housing
- Radiator
- All accessory drive belts
- Main drive belt pulley
- EMP/Stewart high performance water pump

Misc:
- VDO Fuel Pump (10/14/14 @ 81,809K)
- Bosch Battery 640cca 80amph (1/8/15 @ 83,878K)
- Upper and lower intake boots (6/23/15 @ 88,119K)
- OEM Alternator (1/18/16 @ 92,xxxK
- Rear (L & R) Vapor barriers (1/29/16 @ 92,xxxK)

I hope that paints a little picture for the mechanical condition of the car. . . And now for all of the bad stuff :(

- The headliner in the rear right side is sagging...bad
- C Pillars are pealing
- Some curb rash
- Steering angle sensor needs to be replaced (only thing this affects is DSC)
- It's time for new tires
- Passenger rear shadowline trim clip is broken (yes...still broken)
- There are 4 tiny rust bubbles that have not gotten any worse in the past 3 years
- The front headlight surrounds are showing their age
- One of the tie rods is stuck so while the car tracks perfectly straight, and the alignment is dead one, the steering wheel is off canter slightly. If you are OCD, you will notice this, but otherwise you don't notice it to much.
- The plastic rails on the roof are paint pealing like crazy and the roof itself has devolved a peal roughly the size of your average grape fruit. This is by far the worst part of this whole car and I'm not sure what to do about it.

I promise my full disclosure, those are all the problem areas of the car. Clutch has tons of life. Engine runs beautifully, suspension is stiff and does what it does rather well.

If you are local, I would be more than happy to blow your mind on the back roads by my house! This car handles... like an M2 (and I say that from experience).

My time with this car has been amazing on so many levels, but it's time for change. Thank you all for taking the time to look.

- John

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danewilson77
04-14-2016, 02:08 AM
GLWS

Sent from an S6 Edge

09mageec
04-14-2016, 03:23 AM
Beautiful car!! I wish my alcantara looked this good. Does the sonax alcantara cleaner work well?

NoVAphotog
04-14-2016, 05:13 AM
GLWS!

OtterEffect
04-14-2016, 07:08 AM
Beautiful car!! I wish my alcantara looked this good. Does the sonax alcantara cleaner work well?

Thank you! I've never used sonax. Just some environmentally friendly soap and a micro fibre towel.

russiamutha
04-14-2016, 10:22 AM
Does the sonax alcantara cleaner work well?

Yes, it works great :) You do need to let it soak in and then go easy on alacantara with soft sponge or microfiber towel.

Fenrir
04-14-2016, 12:31 PM
GLWS! You're still gonna hang around the forums, right?

BMWCurves
04-14-2016, 01:51 PM
GLWS! I always liked your OB sedan, I actually asked you about your APEX wheels last year if you remember. Good stuff!

cakM3
04-14-2016, 05:19 PM
Nice car....GLWS John :thumbsup

OtterEffect
04-16-2016, 08:06 PM
GLWS! You're still gonna hang around the forums, right?

I'll do my best!


GLWS! I always liked your OB sedan, I actually asked you about your APEX wheels last year if you remember. Good stuff!

Yea I remember! Your car is looking great btw.


Nice car....GLWS John :thumbsup

Thank you sir.

Prestovie
05-30-2016, 05:00 PM
Message sent :)

UdubBadger
05-31-2016, 12:49 PM
Lol don't remember you? We don't have 30,000 members... Trust me we remember you.


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UdubBadger
05-31-2016, 12:51 PM
And btw, GLWS. Not sure how the title will come into play with pricing but man it's still one of my fav ZHPs on the forum.


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